Northwest Africa 468 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 468
- Year Discovered: 2000
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 6100 grams
- Classification: Iron, IAB-ung
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 468 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 468 meteorite was discovered in 2000. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 6100 grams.
Northwest Africa 468 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Northwest Africa 468’s official classification is Iron, IAB-ung. The classification “Iron, IAB-ung” refers to an iron meteorite that belongs to the IAB complex but doesn’t fit into any of the known subgroups within this complex. Iron meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel and formed from molten material. The IAB complex encompasses various groups, and “IAB-ung” designates those meteorites that don’t neatly fit into these defined subgroups.
The Northwest Africa 468 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/15/24